STRONG Life ep. 250. WOW, believe it or not, we're 25% of the way to 1,000 episodes :) Jon Torine spent 17 years as a Strength Coach in the NFL and then continued to work with NFL athletes when he was done coaching as a EXOS consultant to help players transition from pro sports to "the real world". John's first Strength & Conditioning job was with Buffalo and then 3 years later he was with The Colts making him the youngest head Strength & Conditioning Coach in the NFL. This was … [Read more...]
238 | Former Navy SEAL, Quatro Deuce: Ready to Lead, Ready to Follow, NEVER QUIT
Here we GO! STRONG Life Podcast ep. 238 with my bro and my mentor, Quatro Deuce (Chriss Smith Jr). QD is a Fomer Navy SEAL and the co owner of Trident Athletics in Alexandria, Va. Chriss and I first met in 2010 when QD attended a USC Cert in NJ with his wife, Andrea. The best way I describe QD is that by simply THINKING about him, I become better. THAT is how POWERFUL his impact is on people. In this episode we discuss the following: … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Insider: Ep. 38 | How to Take Ownership & Destroy The “Good Enough” Standard
The little things count BIG time. In training, it's where you place your hands on the bar and the position of your feet. In work, it's picking up the thread of garbage on the floor or walking past it. It's doing something for someone before they ask you to do it. Details separate the good from the great. The greats KNOW this while the average do NOT care about the details. … [Read more...]
Lose Yourself To Find Yourself | Jeremy Thiel
STRONG Life Podcast Episode 120 with my friend Jeremy Thiel. I met JT in February of 2010 as we both spoke at The CrossFit Affiliate Gathering. Since then, we've done seminars of all types together as well as business products such as Strength Coach Spectrum. This episode pulls away the curtains and gives you full transparency so you understand that life WILL have its ups and downs. I don't ever want you thinking that just because I or someone else owns a web site or has X number of … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 100 w/ Jim Steel: Be A Simple Man
Pretty crazy, here we are with The STRONG Life Podcast Episode 100! Jim Steel and I crush part 2 of our conversation and although we talk training others and self, lifting "back in the day" and strength & conditioning today..... The essence of our conversation today revolved around being a "Simple Man". To say it's refreshing and inspiring to chat with Jim is an understatement. This episode is a breath of fresh air! Here are some of the topics we cover: … [Read more...]
Joe DeSena on SPARTAN Parenting, Changing Schools & Life Purpose
In Episode 86 Of The STRONG Life Podcast I catch up with my buddy, Joe DeSena. Joe is The Founder of The Spartan Race and we connected in prior episodes of The STRONG Life Podcast HERE. In this episode, we get ranting on the topics that fire us up on a regular basis: … [Read more...]
Former Navy SEAL, Jake Zweig On Dominating LIFE, Pursuing Excellence & Being Relentless
It's been a while since I've had someone on the other end of the mic for a STRONG Life Podcast. In Episode 67, Former Navy SEAL Jake Zweig joins me. Jake's long list of accomplishments go on and on, yet he's STILL living life full steam ahead and pursuing excellence. How? Why? Why not kick back on the couch and talk about the "good ol' days"? Why not Talk about the TV shows you've been on and be satisfied? Jake shares his story from his upbringing as a kid all the way to his current days … [Read more...]
Austin Powers
I arrived in Austin last Friday after an early 6 am flight (which means I was up at 3 AM & on the road for 3:30 AM). This was my 3rd time in the ATX, and, thinking it would be my last time, at least for a year. I figured I'll take a trip elsewhere for The USC Cert next year. Go somewhere else, be adventurous, right? You see.... I'm not much of a traveler and I actually perform my best knowing I'm coming home to my family every night... my wife and my kids. Even if it's a hectic work day, a … [Read more...]
Inspiration, Motivation, Commitment & TEAM Underground
You've seen my past few blog posts and videos, ALL of them are always inspired by something DEEP within. In the video below I explain who, what, where and why. You'll also see another video by a Navy SEAL who has influenced me as well. Watch those videos. Learn from them. Take ACTION and DO something with your new information. Check it out..... … [Read more...]
Another Day in the Office
No fancy chair for me, no pretty desk to hide behind, only the challenge to lead from the front. Is it really a challenge, or, is it a choice? ONLY You decide! In Strength, --Z-- P.S. - This style of training is not for everyone. The psyche certainly pushed everyone harder, as we competed against one another. Technique loosened up a bit and insanity certainly jumped up more than a few nothces. It's time you began taking part in the Underground movement. Do it here: The Underground … [Read more...]